Movie·1917·1h 12m
The Moth
The Age-old story of "The Moth and the Flame" told in twentieth century style by the screen's most capable exponents of emotional acting.
Directed By
Edward José
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
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// overview
The Story
Spoiled young heiress Lucy Gillam knows only a life filled with parties and flirtations until she falls in love with a man who loves only her money. She marries him, and after their child is born, she is confronted with life's harsh realities after her husband demands more and more money with which to support his mistress.
Written By
John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt
Producer
Joseph M. Schenck
Cinematography
Benjamin Struckman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Norma Talmadge
Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
Cpt. Bridgey
Virginia Dare
Nita Marbridge
Adolphe Menjou
Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
Maude Allen
Mrs. Cunningham
Frank Kingdon
Lawrence Gillam
Robert Vivian
Tutor
Kenneth Worms
Larry
Aida Armand
Lucy's Little Girl
Lorna Volare
Lucy's Little Boy
// crew
Crew
Benjamin Struckman
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Edward José
Director
Edward Wynard
Director of Photography
John B. Clymer
Screenplay
Harry O. Hoyt
Screenplay
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